Nutrition Archives

5 Ways to Prevent Headaches in Kids in the Fall

Sep 26, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

September is a month of change for many children, as it marks the beginning of a new school year. Summer vacation, and it’s more relaxed schedule, is over. Going back to school often causes an abrupt shift in habits, back to the day-to-day grind of getting up early, having to … Read More

What is Pycnogenol? 7 Uses for this Versatile Supplement

Sep 11, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Pycnogenol is the brand name for an extract from French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster), a source of powerful antioxidants. It is a potent source of tannins, particularly proanthocyanidins (these account for between 65% and 75% of the extract). Also found in red wine, cocoa beans, cranberries, black currants, and … Read More

Best Treatment For Burns: Probiotics May Be Important For Severe Cases

Aug 28, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Severe burn injuries are one of the most common types of trauma. When these kinds of serious burns occur, there is a great risk of infection. And infections can cause complications like sepsis, a potentially life-threatening whole-body inflammatory response. So what can patients with severe burn injury do to prevent … Read More

How to Motivate Yourself to Work Out: Setting Routines to Make Exercise a Regular Habit

Aug 27, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

It’s easy to come up with reasons to put off exercise. “I really need to stop at the grocery store on the way home from work, so I’ll just skip going to the gym today.” “I’m a little tired this morning, maybe I’ll go for a run later instead.” “I … Read More

Triclosan Dangers: Why You Should Avoid Products With Triclosan

Aug 25, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

[caption id="attachment_58947" align="alignright" width="374"] Click to download the full chart in a new window.[/caption] Do you use hand soap, deodorant, toothpaste, acne products, shaving gel, makeup, or hand sanitizer? The answer, for most of us at least, is a resounding yes. But did you know that all of these personal … Read More

Quinoa Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing

Aug 22, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Ingredients: 2 C quinoa 3 ½ C water pinch of salt 1/3 C extra virgin olive oil 2/3 C fresh lime juice 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 ½ t ground cumin 1 ½ t salt 1 bunch green onions, sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, … Read More

The Fastest Water Filter Comparison Available

Aug 20, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Our previous article addressed the evidence for the existence of over 700 industrial and agricultural wastes commonly found in tap water. Removal of these poisons requires a stronger filtration system than the standard faucet, refrigerator, or carafe systems provide. During your water filter comparison, you must consider 3 things in … Read More

How to Make Sense of the Dairy Debate: Milk is Bad for You One Day, Good For You the Next

Aug 20, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

The dairy debate rages on. Just one week after I wrote about the benefits of whole milk vs. skim and claimed that dairy, “appears to be a neutral or even protective food for those who do not have any allergies or intolerances to any of its components,” a new milk … Read More

How to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables: Use Repetition, Rewards, and Role Modeling

Aug 19, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Are your kids picky eaters? Do you have no luck at all trying to get them to eat certain foods, especially healthy ones like vegetables? It can be hard to introduce your kids to new foods and to get them to like them. Kids are infamous for refusing to even … Read More

Cooking with Foods with Omega 3: Try These 3 Easy Recipes

Aug 12, 2015 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Living in the Pacific Northwest where seafood abounds, I have grown up loving fish. My family cooks seafood on a regular basis, whether it is salmon on the barbecue on a summer day, fresh fish tacos for a family get-together, or flaky halibut cooked with capers and parsley for a … Read More

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